Green River advances to quarterfinals, will face Wayne

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The Green River Pirates defeated the No. 10 Monticello Buckaroos 58-40 on Friday evening to advance to the quarterfinals of the state championships. This was the third meeting between the two teams this season, with Green River winning all three. The Pirates jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, controlling the pace of the game throughout.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Green River Pirates' state championship hopes alive as they advance to the quarterfinals to face the No. 2 Wayne Badgers. The Pirates and Badgers faced off earlier this season, with Green River coming away with a 56-48 victory.

The details

Green River was the aggressor early, taking a 16-10 lead after the first quarter. They maintained control in the second quarter, taking a 28-17 lead into halftime. Monticello made a push in the third quarter, outscoring Green River 17-14, but the Pirates pulled away again in the fourth quarter, closing out the game on a 16-6 run.

• The game was played on Friday, February 24, 2026.
• Green River and Monticello had met twice previously this season, with Green River winning both games.
• The quarterfinal matchup between Green River and Wayne is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

What’s next

The quarterfinal matchup between Green River and Wayne is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Salt Lake Community College. The game will be streamed live on kslsports.com.